Agricultural Management

What Is This Course About?

Agricultural Management focuses on the business, science, and practical operations of farming and agricultural enterprises. Students learn how to manage crops, livestock, farm finances, agricultural machinery, agribusiness, sustainable farming, and modern production techniques.

The course includes modules such as soil science, plant production, animal production, farm planning, agricultural economics, agribusiness management, agricultural marketing, irrigation, and sustainability practices.

It prepares students to run or support farms, agricultural companies, and food production operations.

Which South African Universities Offer Agricultural Management or Related Programs?

Universities Offering Agriculture / Agribusiness / Agricultural Management

• University of Pretoria (UP)

• Stellenbosch University

• University of the Free State (UFS)

• University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)

• North-West University (NWU)

• University of Limpopo (UL)

• University of Venda (UNIVEN)

• Nelson Mandela University (NMU)

• University of Fort Hare (UFH)

• Walter Sisulu University (WSU)

• University of Mpumalanga (UMP)

Universities of Technology Offering Agricultural Management

• Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)

• Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)

• Durban University of Technology (DUT)

• Central University of Technology (CUT)

• Vaal University of Technology (VUT) – related programs

Which TVET Colleges Offer Agricultural Management or Related Agriculture Programs?

Common TVET Agriculture Programs

Most TVET colleges offer:

• Primary Agriculture (NCV Levels 2–4)

• Agricultural Management Practice

• Crop Production

• Animal Production

• Mixed Farming Systems

TVET Colleges Offering Agriculture

• Letaba TVET College

• Mopani South East TVET College

• Waterberg TVET College

• Taletso TVET College

• Lovedale TVET College

• Ikhala TVET College

• Eastcape Midlands TVET College

• Umfolozi TVET College

• Majuba TVET College

• Coastal KZN TVET College

• Elangeni TVET College

• Gert Sibande TVET College

• Maluti TVET College

• Boland TVET College

• West Coast TVET College

• False Bay TVET College

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work as:

• Farm Manager

• Crop Production Specialist

• Livestock Production Manager

• Agricultural Technician

• Agribusiness Manager

• Irrigation Technician

• Agricultural Sales Representative

• Extension Officer

• Quality Control Officer (Food Production)

• Agricultural Consultant